Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
107%
Capacity
317
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 317 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 296 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony Orlik, it falls under Walsall local authority.
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 77 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Gymnastics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Eco Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hanch Place, Walsall, Walsall, WS1 3AF |
| Headteacher | Anthony Orlik |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 317 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.0% |
| School Capacity | 317 / 296 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed77
129
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
75 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hanch Place, Walsall
Walsall, WS1 3AF
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